Description

Entavar 600 MG Infusion is an antibiotic which is used to treat infections in the lungs, skin, and blood. It is used in vancomycin-resistance conditions. This medicine may decrease the blood cell count. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Entavar 600 MG Infusion

Diarrheasevere

Dizzinesssevere

Pale skinsevere

Skin rashsevere

Headachesevere

Nausea or Vomitingsevere

Convulsionssevere

Irregular heartbeatsevere

Change in taste

Swelling and redness at the injection site

Trouble sleeping

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Entavar 600 MG Infusion

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 15 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency have been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Entavar 600 MG Infusion

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Entavar 600 MG Infusion, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Colitis

moderate

Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking Entavar 600 MG Infusion. Inform the doctor if you are suffering from any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Entavar 600 MG Infusion as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent the irritation in the intestine. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

General warnings

Decrease blood cell count

- This medicine is known to lower the WBC and platelets count. Close monitoring of complete blood count is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if any signs of the low blood cell count are identified.

Optic Neuropathy

- This medicine may cause vision problems in patients receiving for more than 28 days. Any symptoms of changes in vision should be informed to the doctor.

Drug-resistance

- Usage of Entavar 600 MG Infusion without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

Lactic Acidosis

- This medicine may cause a serious reaction called Lactic Acidosis. Inform the doctor if you experience unexplained nausea and vomiting. Immediate medical treatment should be initiated to prevent further complications.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works

It works by interfering the protein synthesis which is essential for the bacteria to grow.

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